1 Peter 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 5:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 5:9 — KJV
“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”
— 1 Peter 5:9 (KJV)
1 Peter 5:9 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 5:9
“The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:9: stedfast, faith, same
“Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. hath given...: or, offered faith”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:9: whom, faith, world
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:9: whom, faith, world
“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? of the: or, of that”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:9: faith, brethren, world
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:9: whom, same
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